By Franny - 25 Aug 2011
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Our design about Body Image is a finalist in the 2011 WOW show.... Would you like to see it?
In addition to running the Breastmates website, I like to dabble
in a bit of art'n'craft.
For the second year in a row, I've designed a garment that has
made it to the finals of the Brancott Estate World of Wearable art,
which will be in the show from 25th August to 10 September 2011.
(So proud and excited!!) http://worldofwearableart.com/
Last year I made a nursing bra using baby formula
scoops - you can see it here: mamaDonna Nursing Bra
This year I wanted to make something that lots of women
could relate to, and was inspired by the pressure and self analysis
that everyone places on themselves. How people view body
parts as flawed. I always think I have a big bottom.....
Title: Self Analysis Version
2.0
Inspiriation: "Her subconscious projects her
insecurity about her body shape. What she sees in the mirror
isn't real. Her mind exaggerates the parts she doesn't
like."
The Version 2.0 is her exaggerated image. Version 1.0 is
the real women.
It's also a little bit quirky and fun, with a flash of knickers
underneath.
Materials: The body shape was made from
paper mache, hundreds and hundreds of layers - in particular it was
junk mail solely from the supermarket, food which
correlates directly to the size of her bottom
(both with the costume and real life). The body is covered with
scales made from a BBQ apron, which represent how many times she
has stood on the scales and weighed herself.
This took me a few months to make. But I find it
very relaxing to potter away in the evening when children are
asleep and computer is off.
And here are a few pictures before I sent the costume to
Wellington, my friend Gillian was the model :-) (Thanks heaps
Gillian!)
